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    Home » Musings

    Back From Camp

    Published by Pam Kessler | 195 words. · About 1 minute to read this article. -

    My son is back from summer camp in one piece and it appears that he had a great time. He got to go canoeing, fishing and play archery. According to the counselor, swimming was his favorite activity in the whole wide world (which we pretty much knew it would be). He even got an award for having the best smile at camp. I think it's one of those cases of everyone gets an award, but I won't tell him that.

    An unexpected bonus from the camping experience was that, after I stopped being whiny about my son being gone, my husband and I did get to go out and do some stuff that we don't normally do.

    Lots of eating out at restaurants and shopping. We even went to a bar! OK, it was a restaurant on a lake that sold drinks, but it was as close to a bar as I've been in years.

    FYI, this covered bridge is in a park not far from here and has nothing to do with camp. I just wanted some outdoorsy photos for the post. I think that is called using artistic license.

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    1. NanaDiana

      July 16, 2012 at 10:27 pm

      I am so glad that your son had a good time...and that YOU had a good time, too. I hope it something you will be able to do every year now...something for all of you to look forward to...xo Diana

    2. Laurel@chippingwithcharm

      July 16, 2012 at 9:31 pm

      Yay for him...and for you and your hubby 🙂 Laurel

    3. Heather

      July 16, 2012 at 9:16 pm

      Glad to hear that your son's camping trip was a success! Sounds like it was a good time for you too!

    4. Jo

      July 16, 2012 at 8:59 pm

      I'm glad you took some time for yourself - it will be good for all of you - love the photos!

    5. Cottage Dreaming

      July 16, 2012 at 8:34 pm

      sounds like a good summer was had by all 🙂

    6. Kim K.

      July 16, 2012 at 8:17 pm

      I'm so happy that your son enjoyed his camping trip. You deserve some respite. Every couple deserves some extended time alone to recharge. Love your pics.

    7. TARYTERRE

      July 16, 2012 at 7:51 pm

      LOVE covered bridges. I have plenty of pictures of them too. Yours is lovely and being so close to home. WOW. Glad you and your hubby allowed yourselves to have fun instead of worrying so much. It's nice your son had such a wonderful time at camp.

    8. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

      July 16, 2012 at 7:25 pm

      So glad he had fun...and you had some, too! Love your artistic license...

    9. Polly

      July 16, 2012 at 6:04 pm

      I'll bet you are so happy to have him home safe and sound! But what a great experience for him. And it sounds like for you too....glad you had some fun!!

    10. Mark

      July 16, 2012 at 5:28 pm

      I'm glad he's home!
      But since you partied/ate so much, are you going to blame your weight gain on him?
      m.

    11. Shabby chic Sandy

      July 16, 2012 at 5:15 pm

      Love those pictures! So glad Max is home safe and sound. I bet he does have the best smile! I know Gage has the best smile in our family. I don't have a I-phone--but I do have a smart phone. I am going to ask his assistant about apps--thanks for telling me about them!

    12. Olive Cooper

      July 16, 2012 at 4:53 pm

      Awesome Pam. Big win for all.

    13. Happier Than a Pig in Mud

      July 16, 2012 at 4:42 pm

      Great pics and what a cute bridge! Glad your son (and you) had a nice time:@)

    14. Debby

      July 16, 2012 at 4:30 pm

      Glad tht Max is back safe and sound. I know you missed him but glad you had a little fun.

    15. Vicki@MorePowerfulBeyondMeasure

      July 16, 2012 at 4:11 pm

      You use that artistic license any way you want! I love the pics of the covered bridge!
      So glad you all survived the camp experience with good memories. I know you are glad to have him home! Best, Vicki

    16. Sally

      July 16, 2012 at 4:02 pm

      YAY! So glad it was a good week for all! ~Sally

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